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Family HistoryFamily History - Bertha Hewitt


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Bertha Hewitt and seven of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Bertha Hewitt,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Bertha married Fred N. Beebe (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Bertha Hewitt and Fred N. Beebe:

+2i. Mary Alice Beebe, born 6 November 1931 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; died 30 November 2006 in Unity, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Married Joseph Palmisano.

Second Generation
2. Mary Alice Beebe2 (Bertha1), born 6 November 1931 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3 died 30 November 2006 in Unity, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.1, 2, 3 Mary married, 31 July 1950 in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, Joseph Palmisano3, 9 (born 31 August 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Pietro ‘Peter’ Palmisano and Antonina Lazzara;4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Joseph died 16 September 1988 in South Pasadena, Pinellas County, Florida4, 5, 6, 8). Mary and Joseph are buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, North Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida.1, 4

Mary graduated in 1950 from Fitch High School in Groton. She enjoyed country music, Elvis, and NASCAR racing.3

Joe served in the U. S. Marine Corps in Korea immediately after his marriage to Mary. He worked as a carpenter at the University of Connecticut for over 33 years when he and his family lived in Coventry, Connecticut. They moved to Gulfport, Florida, in 1979. Joe was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, American Legion Post 125, and the Sons of Italy, all in Florida. He was also a member of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Association when he lived in Connecticut.3, 8


Children of Mary Alice Beebe and Joseph Palmisano:

+3i. Joseph P. Palmisano, born 23 April 1953. Married (1) Lynn M. Kukevitch Married (2) Sheila Jean Desmarais (née Bailey) .
 4ii. Robert Edward ‘Robbie’ Palmisano, born 25 April 1958 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut;7, 10 died 8 April 1973 in Norfolk, Litchfield County, Connecticut.7, 10 Robbie is buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut.10
+5iii. Mary Jo Palmisano, born 12 April 1964 in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut; died 12 September 1997 in Gulfport, Pinellas County, Florida. Married (1) William Albert Kozlosky, Jr. Married (2) Ronald David Watkins.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. Mary A. Beebe Palmisano, born: 6 November 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 30 November 2006 in Unity, Sullivan County, New Hampshire (from record, which provides the text from her obituary naming her survivors, and the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and two children).
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Palmisano, Mary Alice; no. 043-24-8789.
  3. Obituary, Stringer Funeral Homes, Claremont, New Hampshire, online memorials, archives, 2006 memorials. Mary A. Palmisano, died 30 November 2006, Unity, New Hampshire.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. Joseph Palmisano, born: 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 16 September 1988 in Gulfport, Pinellas County, Florida (from record, which provides the text of his obituary naming his survivors, and the links and names for his wife and two children).
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Palmisano, J.; no. 048-22-9667.
  6. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Palmisano, Joseph, born 31 Aug 1929, died 16 Sep 1988, Pinellas County, Florida.
  7. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Palmisano, Robert, 8 Apr 1973, Norfolk, Connecticut, age 13.
  8. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Joseph Palmisano, 17 September 1988; died 16 September 1988, South Pasadena, Florida.
  9. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Joseph Palmisano and Mary Beebe, 23 Aug 1950, married 31 July 1950 in Lexington, North Carolina.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Saint Joseph Cemetery, Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut, Robert “Robbie” Palmisano, born: 1958 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut; died: 8 April 1973 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a brief note possibly from his obituary, naming his parents and siblings, and the names and links for his parents and sister).
Third and Fourth Generations
3. Joseph P. Palmisano3 (Mary,2 Bertha1), born 23 April 1953.1 Joseph married, first, 3 February 1973 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, Lynn M. Kukevitch2 (born 5 April 1956, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 July 1974 in Tolland County, Connecticut.3 Joseph married, second, 14 August 1976 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, Sheila Jean Desmarais (née Bailey) 4 (born 14 April 1945, parents not determined1).

5. Mary Jo Palmisano3 (Mary,2 Bertha1), born 12 April 1964 in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut;5, 6 died 12 September 1997 in Gulfport, Pinellas County, Florida.5, 6 Mary married, first, 28 September 1985 in Hillsborough County, Florida, William Albert Kozlosky, Jr.7 (born 24 May 1964, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 June 1989 in Hillsborough County, Florida.8 Mary married, second, 6 June 1992 in Pinellas County, Florida, Ronald David Watkins9 (born 29 August 1965, parents not determined1).

Mary Jo lived in Coventry, Connecticut, until 1979 when she moved with her parents and siblings to Florida. She was a member of the Gulfport Church of the Nazarene, and a former member of the American Legion Post 125 Auxiliary.6


Child of Mary Jo Palmisano and William Albert Kozlosky, Jr.:

 6i. William A. Kozlosky III, born 21 October 1986.1

Children of Mary Jo Palmisano and Ronald David Watkins:

 7i. Ronnie Lynne Watkins, born July 1991.1
 8ii. Cody Robert Watkins, born 13 September 1994 in Panama City, Bay County, Florida.10

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Joseph P. Palmisano, age 19. Bride: Lyn M. Kukevitch, age 16. Marriage Date: 3 Feb 1973. Marriage Place: Coventry, Tolland County, CT.
  3. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Joseph P. Palmisano and Lynn, Decree Date: 19 July 1974, Tolland County, one child under 18.
  4. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Joseph P. Palmisano, age 23. Bride: Sheila J. Desmarais, age 31. Marriage Date: 14 Aug 1976. Marriage Place: Coventry, Tolland County, CT.
  5. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Watkins, Mary Jo; born 12 Apr 1964; died 12 Sep 1997, Pinellas County, FL.
  6. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Watkins, Mary Jo, 15 Sep 1997; died 12 Sep 1997 in Gulfport, Florida.
  7. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, William Albert Kozlosky Jr. and Mary Jo Palmisano, 28 Sep 1985, Hillsborough County, FL.
  8. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, William A. Kozlosky Jr. and Mary, 8 Jun 1989, Hillsborough County, FL.
  9. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Ronald David Watkins and Maryjo Palmisano Kozlosky, 6 Jun 1992, Pinellas County, FL.
  10. Birth Announcement, Panama City News Herald, Panama City, Florida (available at newspapers.com), 25 September 1994, Cody Robert Watkins, born: 13 September 1994; parents: Ronald & Mary Jo Watkins; place: Gulf Coast Hospital.